Middle East tensions escalate as fear of wider war grows, expert weighs in

Name: Middle East tensions escalate as fear of wider war grows, expert weighs in
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T21:15:29Z
Duration: 9 min 15 s
Description: As canceled flights, deadly protests, and shipping suspensions mount, political science professor William Muck joins us to analyze War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claims about Operation Epic Fury, its contrast to Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear deterrence goals, and the broader risks of escalation.

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As canceled flights, deadly protests, and shipping suspensions mount, political science professor William Muck joins us to analyze War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claims about Operation Epic Fury, its contrast to Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear deterrence goals, and the broader risks of escalation.